If they are larger than about 6 inches then they are likely old pilings from
abandoned docks or other structures. If what you see are smaller in diameter
and out away from shore in rows, but spaced about 10 feet apart then they
are likely mooring poles for fishing nets. Both are very common in the
Hudson and a considerable hazard for pleasure craft.

--
Charley


"Ryan Cabanas" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've seen these many times before and I have no idea what they are.

I live in Manhattan and I was walking along the Hudson and I saw these
wooden poles randomly sticking up out of the water. They were various
heights and they didn't seem to be doing anything. When I rode the
Staten Island Ferry over to Staten Island, when the ferry pulled up to
dock, I noticed a very large amount of these poles right by the docking
area, as well.

What are these poles for? Thanks.

Ryan Cabanas